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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,543.02, 2,315.13 and 676.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,543.02, 2,315.13 and 676.72 is: 1,015.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,543.02 : 2,315.13 = 676.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,543.02/2,315.13 = 676.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,543.02x = 2,315.13 × 676.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,543.02x = 1,566,694.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,694.77/1,543.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.34

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